J. P. Paradise
@jpparadise.bsky.social
Blaming on his boots the faults of his feet.
Responsible, and offering no apologies for The Other Side Of Paradise podcast of short stories and audio plays.
Responsible, and offering no apologies for The Other Side Of Paradise podcast of short stories and audio plays.
A phrase that is only likely to be heard at a village film club bar; "Steve; go into the gents and get a Rioja".
January 10, 2026 at 10:11 PM
A phrase that is only likely to be heard at a village film club bar; "Steve; go into the gents and get a Rioja".
Considering the furore over Grok's ability to 'undress' images I'm astounded (but probably shouldn't be surprised) that apps are being promoted on Youtube that do the same thing.
January 10, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Considering the furore over Grok's ability to 'undress' images I'm astounded (but probably shouldn't be surprised) that apps are being promoted on Youtube that do the same thing.
Whoop! Whoop! More airtime for team Paradise. Many thanks to Jessica Bone, Michael Snook, Matilda Snook, and Alex Brunsdon for getting the production together. Massive thanks to BBC Upload for putting our little show out onto the airwaves.
Remember; if we can do it then so can you.
Remember; if we can do it then so can you.
January 7, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Whoop! Whoop! More airtime for team Paradise. Many thanks to Jessica Bone, Michael Snook, Matilda Snook, and Alex Brunsdon for getting the production together. Massive thanks to BBC Upload for putting our little show out onto the airwaves.
Remember; if we can do it then so can you.
Remember; if we can do it then so can you.
Lastest episode of The Other Side Of Paradise podcast is available. It involves some fictional fat-shaming...sorry about that.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Lastest episode of The Other Side Of Paradise podcast is available. It involves some fictional fat-shaming...sorry about that.
embed.acast.com/6879823d0d2a...
embed.acast.com/6879823d0d2a...
"Look, stop wriggling. You might feel a bit of a prick..."
"I might feel a bit of a prick? I feel a lot bloody worse than that, mate. I've got a feckin' arrow stuck in my back."
"I might feel a bit of a prick? I feel a lot bloody worse than that, mate. I've got a feckin' arrow stuck in my back."
December 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"Look, stop wriggling. You might feel a bit of a prick..."
"I might feel a bit of a prick? I feel a lot bloody worse than that, mate. I've got a feckin' arrow stuck in my back."
"I might feel a bit of a prick? I feel a lot bloody worse than that, mate. I've got a feckin' arrow stuck in my back."
Another recording session? Who is the guest vocal talent this time?
Is it Sarge? No! Rosemary the telephone operator? No way man! Henry the mild mannered janitor? Could be...
Or it could be Roz Ambler...
Is it Sarge? No! Rosemary the telephone operator? No way man! Henry the mild mannered janitor? Could be...
Or it could be Roz Ambler...
December 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Another recording session? Who is the guest vocal talent this time?
Is it Sarge? No! Rosemary the telephone operator? No way man! Henry the mild mannered janitor? Could be...
Or it could be Roz Ambler...
Is it Sarge? No! Rosemary the telephone operator? No way man! Henry the mild mannered janitor? Could be...
Or it could be Roz Ambler...
Have a few minutes to lend me your ears? Have a listen to Wendy Withers perform my monologue '2B Or Not 2B', available on most podcast players and via YouTube.
open.spotify.com/episode/2ulX...
open.spotify.com/episode/2ulX...
2B Or Not 2B
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December 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Have a few minutes to lend me your ears? Have a listen to Wendy Withers perform my monologue '2B Or Not 2B', available on most podcast players and via YouTube.
open.spotify.com/episode/2ulX...
open.spotify.com/episode/2ulX...
Merry Christmas one and all. And if you haven't heard it yet, today is the ideal day to gather round as a family, each with a glass of their favourite tipple, listen in, and be traumatised for the rest of the festive season.
open.spotify.com/episode/4EhX...
open.spotify.com/episode/4EhX...
A Christmas Carol Redux
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December 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Merry Christmas one and all. And if you haven't heard it yet, today is the ideal day to gather round as a family, each with a glass of their favourite tipple, listen in, and be traumatised for the rest of the festive season.
open.spotify.com/episode/4EhX...
open.spotify.com/episode/4EhX...
Go on, tap the link... you know you want to...
(It's my Christmas Special and nothing dodgy)
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(It's my Christmas Special and nothing dodgy)
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December 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Go on, tap the link... you know you want to...
(It's my Christmas Special and nothing dodgy)
embed.acast.com/6879823d0d2a...
(It's my Christmas Special and nothing dodgy)
embed.acast.com/6879823d0d2a...
If you haven't heard it previously on the radio then you can catch it anytime, any place, wherever you get your podcasts.
Josh Hogan delivers a beautifully balanced and emotional performance with subtle backing music by Alex Brunsdon.
open.spotify.com/episode/1hfS...
Josh Hogan delivers a beautifully balanced and emotional performance with subtle backing music by Alex Brunsdon.
open.spotify.com/episode/1hfS...
Lads On Tour
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December 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
If you haven't heard it previously on the radio then you can catch it anytime, any place, wherever you get your podcasts.
Josh Hogan delivers a beautifully balanced and emotional performance with subtle backing music by Alex Brunsdon.
open.spotify.com/episode/1hfS...
Josh Hogan delivers a beautifully balanced and emotional performance with subtle backing music by Alex Brunsdon.
open.spotify.com/episode/1hfS...
It's finally arrived! My new and somewhat irregular podcast series The Other Side Of Paradise. We kick-off with a rehash of the Dickens classic to get us in the Christmas mood.
open.spotify.com/episode/4EhX...
open.spotify.com/episode/4EhX...
A Christmas Carol Redux
open.spotify.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:14 AM
It's finally arrived! My new and somewhat irregular podcast series The Other Side Of Paradise. We kick-off with a rehash of the Dickens classic to get us in the Christmas mood.
open.spotify.com/episode/4EhX...
open.spotify.com/episode/4EhX...
What's this? A second bite of the cherry? This went out on BBC Upload in September. A mistake or repeat? Only one way to find out...listen in on Thursday.
December 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
What's this? A second bite of the cherry? This went out on BBC Upload in September. A mistake or repeat? Only one way to find out...listen in on Thursday.
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Been a bit fallow in DODland, then came across this. Poole Museum, we salute your commitment to preserving these beauties.
December 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Been a bit fallow in DODland, then came across this. Poole Museum, we salute your commitment to preserving these beauties.
I'm on a roll! Tune in to hear this heart-warming tale of a loan-shark, community worker, and a chest freezer.
December 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I'm on a roll! Tune in to hear this heart-warming tale of a loan-shark, community worker, and a chest freezer.
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It's now available in podcast format, from all the usual podcast providers. No donkeys were harmed in the making of...
December 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
It's now available in podcast format, from all the usual podcast providers. No donkeys were harmed in the making of...
I may have had a small hand in this.
We're on air again. Being featured tomorrow on local BBC Upload (see image). The Legend of the Moonrakers rides once again!
November 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I may have had a small hand in this.
Entered 'matriarch' into my MacBook's thesaurus, looking for an alternative for a story I'm working on. This is the suggestion.
November 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Entered 'matriarch' into my MacBook's thesaurus, looking for an alternative for a story I'm working on. This is the suggestion.
More recording under way for new podcast material. Hope to be uploading soon.
November 18, 2025 at 9:28 AM
More recording under way for new podcast material. Hope to be uploading soon.
Listen to Josh Hogan, a lad who is going to go far, perform this monologue on @bbcupload / @bbcwiltshire this Thursday. It features an atmospheric backing track by mix-maestro Alex Brunsdon.
September 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Listen to Josh Hogan, a lad who is going to go far, perform this monologue on @bbcupload / @bbcwiltshire this Thursday. It features an atmospheric backing track by mix-maestro Alex Brunsdon.
Airports; one of the circles of hell.
September 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Airports; one of the circles of hell.
Hogging the airwaves again!
September 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Hogging the airwaves again!
An unfortunate juxtaposition of articles
September 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
An unfortunate juxtaposition of articles
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If you fancy giving my little piece a whirl, it's from 49:40.
If you fancy giving my little piece a whirl, it's from 49:40.
Upload with Adam Crowther - Chris Arnold sits in (06/09/2025) - BBC Sounds
Original comedy, podcasts, poetry, fiction and more on BBC Upload.
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September 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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If you fancy giving my little piece a whirl, it's from 49:40.
If you fancy giving my little piece a whirl, it's from 49:40.
Occasionally I write and persuade gullible friends to act it out. One of my short monologues is getting airtime later this week. I would be very honoured if you lent it your ears.
September 3, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Occasionally I write and persuade gullible friends to act it out. One of my short monologues is getting airtime later this week. I would be very honoured if you lent it your ears.
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